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Description and Options There are two choices available to MSc students: the thesis options (12 or 6 credit thesis) and the essay option (3 credit essay). The choice between the two options depends on what the student hopes to achieve with the MSc

There are two choices available to MSc students: the thesis options (12 or 6 credit thesis) and the essay option (3 credit essay). The choice between the two options depends on what the student hopes to achieve with the MSc degree, and whether the

Every incoming graduate student is assigned a faculty member as his/her advisor. These assignments are made keeping in mind the research interests of the student and the workload of the faculty member. In the case of entering PhD students, the

The student must complete the following requirements for the PhD program: Pass the Research Proficiency Evaluation (RPE) Complete the Comprehensive Course Requirement Successfully defend the Thesis Proposal Exam Pass the Final Doctoral Examination

The RPE process typically begins in the first four-month term of study (Term 1) of an incoming PhD or PhD-track student. Subsequent four-month terms are referred to as Term 2, Term 3, etc. In the absence of a formal leave from the program, it is

The RPE is a four-month research exercise, designed to provide a time-constrained but otherwise realistic simulation of PhD-level research activity, including the formulation of a research plan, full engagement of the supervisory relationship

This section describes the Research Proficiency Evaluation (RPE) process. The RPE was introduced as a mechanism to provide an early assessment of a student’s research proficiency and fit within the supervisory context provided by the department, to

The PhD Track provides a mechanism by which qualified students who would be typically admitted into the MSc program can transition into the PhD quickly and smoothly, subject to attaining certain standards of performance. For details on the motivation

The MSc essay is a comprehensive critical survey of the literature in some area of computer science; it may identify feasible and significant open problems, but it is not expected to contribute to their solution. Program Requirements under This

The 6 credit MSc thesis is equivalent to two graduate courses. The thesis research and/or implementation are less comprehensive in scope. Program Requirements under This Option 24 credits of approved courses of which a maximum of six credits may be